> -----Original Message-----
> From: Martin Sebor [mailto:sebor@roguewave.com]
> Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 7:29 PM
> To: stdcxx-dev@incubator.apache.org
> Subject: Re: [RFC] draft stdcxx resolution for the Board
>
> Eric Lemings wrote:
> >
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Martin Sebor [mailto:sebor@roguewave.com]
> >> Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 2:59 PM
> >> To: stdcxx-dev@incubator.apache.org
> >> Subject: [RFC] draft stdcxx resolution for the Board
> >>
> >> I'm working on the Board resolution based on the following page:
> >>
> >> http://incubator.apache.org/guides/graduation.html#tlp-resolution
> >>
> >> and I have a few issues I need help with. I'm hoping that our
> >> mentors can give us guidance here, although I certainly encourage
> >> everyone else, most of all committers, to read through this and
> >> provide feedback.
> >>
> >>
> >> 1. Official project name: Apache C++ Standard Library
> >>
> >> I have always assumed that the official name of our project is
> >> the Apache C++ Standard Library, and that STDCXX is an "acronym"
> >> or "keyword" (e.g., the same way APR is to the Apache Portable
> >> Runtime Project). I'm not 100% sure that everyone shares the
> >> same view so I'm looking for a confirmation that "Apache C++
> >> Standard Library" is an acceptable name to use in the resolution.
> >> (The attached proposed resolution assumes the answer is
> >> affirmative.)
> >
> > I agree with the canonical name. As for the acronym, I'd like to
> > propose "ASL".
>
> Not ASCXXL? ;-)
Too clever I guess, some may say obfuscated. :-P
> I'm not sure if we can easily change this or even that we should
> try. What would happen to Jira or mailing lists? I suppose lists
> could have aliases, but it might be additional work for the infra
> team.
>
> But if you're serious about it go ahead and make a formal proposal
> to change it. Far be if for me to discourage you but I expect you
> will need to have a really compelling rationale to convince
> everyone, especially the rest of the Incubator, that it's a good
> idea.
Good idea? Not sure. Better acronym? I think so.
Hypothetical scenario: another acronym is proposed, be it "ASL" or
whatever, and it is well received. Unanimously in fact.
Would all this required work still be worth the change? If the answer
is yes, then it's a good idea.
I just have the feeling that people will associate "STDCXX" more with
Rogue Wave Software rather than the Apache Foundation. So in that
respect, ANY new acronym will be a better choice.
EBL.